Countless Americans placed legal bets on Monday night’s NFL game (49ers 24, Rams 9), but Californians were not among them.
Current Situation: California, America’s most populous state and home to 16 Big Four sports franchises, remains one of 19 states without a legal sports betting market.
Yes, but: That could soon change thanks to two proposals on the ballot in November.
Background: Prop 27, in particular, has been the focus of most parties’ attention and money, pitting operators like FanDuel and DraftKings against Native American tribes, who would no longer have exclusive gaming rights in the state if it passed.
Where does it stand? Prop 27 only had the support of 34% of voters in a recent poll and “it looks like both [26 and 27] will suffer the same fate,” an insider told Legal Sports Report.
The Big Picture: California is one of two states with three NFL teams. Another is Florida, which has also been embroiled in a years-long sports betting battle involving Native American tribes.
